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| This is my 4th year directing. When I signed up for this almost 5 years ago, I figured 3 years would be my max. I wanted last year to be my last, but I was guilted into directing again this year. NO MORE! This has got to be it. I have completely lost my motivation. I haven't been excited about VBS this year at all -- not even when the themes came out last July. I'm just ready for it to be over. It's like directing VBS is a chore. I know I shouldn't feel this way and I've prayed about it & ask church members to pray for me, but nothing seems to be working.
I have so much going on, with church & in my personal life. My son plays ice hockey and has been asked to play on a travel team, which will mean we miss 1-2 Sundays a month during Oct - Feb. I'm struggling with making the decision of play or not play.
Three years ago I was very involved in my church, but I think I went overboard & now I'm burnt out. Our church being riddled with drama the last 2 years hasn't helped either.
Please pray for me.
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| I know how you feel...When I started I thought 3 or 4 years should be the max...and with a "codirector" it would work out to one year as the jr partner (with previous director), 1 year as equal (with previous director) and 1 year as senior (with next director)....
But here I am 7 years later still doing it. I still get a little excited about some stuff...I love Bayou for next year!...and I love seeing decorations coming together (when others are doing it)...but I too find that it is time for me to retire. At times I too feel it is a chore. When I feel that I know that retiring is the best decision. VBS deserves someone with enthusiasm and energy.
(But, I'll only semi-retire...I'll still stay on to advise as needed and to support with "techie" stuff...)
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| | Just a suggestion. Did you attend a VBS party, or any other training type workshops in the past year? We require this of our SS and CM staff simply because it helps keep them motivated. 12 hours per year of training (our requirement) is not that much, but it keeps people motivated and excited. |
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| Unfortunately, I did not. Most are during my busy season (I'm a CPA in public practice). There was 1 in my area right after tax season but I was not able to go b/c of childcare for my boys.
I'm getting through it. It'll get better as I get closer. I have a lot of people praying for me.
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| | I'll be praying for you as well. Have a wonderful Power Lab VBS! God Bless, Josh T. in Ohio
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| | OH Leslie - I will pray for you today! Sometimes it is so easy to get discouraged, burnt out on work, and the pressure of everything seems to just close in. That has happened to me before - and when it does - I stop and just focus everything I have on worshipping the Risen Lord and Savior for Who He is! It helps so much sometimes to just take the focus off of what hasn't been done, what needs to be done and imagine the Face of God looking at us wanting nothing more than for us to know Him. When VBS seems overwhelming at times, I try to imagine God when another child is welcomed into His Kingdom through VBS. I will pray that your heart and spirit be comforted by the Holy Spirit and that a new EXCITEMENT will explode inside you!!!! |
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| | After 20+ years in ministry I can say, "been there" many times over and over again. And after a very dissapointing experience with a few people this year, the devil has surely been wanting for me to outright quit. You see, when you truly have a passion for the Lord, the ministry and children the enemy of our soul will use anything and anyone to bring about his most powerful weapon against us, discouragement. With that said I will also encourage a time off aka a sabbatical. I did that some time ago and not only did the Lord begin to fill me once again ( I was truly running on empty), but he also gave me a greater desire to serve him with the talents he himself gave me. So, I can say that I truly identify with you. I will most certainly be praying for you also. I will ask the Lord of the Cosmos to fill your heart, mind and body with renewed strength and enthusiasms. His joy is unmatchable, His peace is incomparable and his love for you is immeasurable. Be blessed and encouraged in the miraculous name of Jesus!
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| I can really relate to how you’re feeling. This is my 3rd year as VBS director. Our church did Fiesta in 06, AR in 07, and we are doing ST in 08. Because I’m using an older curriculum, I’ve had to make a lot of the program materials myself. It’s been extremely labor intensive to prepare. I’ve had trouble getting volunteers to assist, so my mom and I have done all the work, so far. So many times this summer, I have said that this has got to be my last year. It’s time to pass the torch to someone else. Then the 09 theme was announced. I find that I’m really excited about Crocodile Dock. I prayed about whether to continue. I work on VBS all through the year. Soon after, I found myself at Dollar Tree. I couldn’t resist picking up 10 inflatable alligators. I was at Wal-Mart yesterday, and couldn’t resist picking up some items for centerpieces and leader gifts on clearance. I think God is gently nudging me to continue at least one more year. Thank goodness for this web forum. Even though we are not doing Power Lab this year, I still check in for support. No one really understands the challenges of directing a VBS like other directors. Angela A. First Presbyterian Church Wamego. KS |
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